All these years later and her voice still gives me chills and it’s so hauntingly beautiful……
@dagmar.69546 күн бұрын
Great brother & sister duo from the 60's-80's. Karen was one of a kind. There will never be another like her. She had such a pure calming voice. And she was a terrific drummer. That was her passion even more than singing. Sadly we lost her so young. Thankfully we have her legacy left in her music. The Carpenters had so many great songs such as "Rainy Days & Mondays", "We've Only Just Begun", "Close To You", "For All We Know", "A Song For You", "Goodbye To Love", "Top Of The World", "Sing", "Yesterday Once More", "I Won't Last A Day Without You", "Please Mr. Postman", "Only Yesterday", "There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over the World)" & so many more.
@itchyandred41316 күн бұрын
She truly had the voice of an angel 😇 It's so sad to think that she thought she wasn't enough 😔R.I.P. Miss Karen ✌️&❤️
@chipurBillWhite6 күн бұрын
THE voice of an angel. RIP Karen. Hey, Rainy Days and Mondays is a great selection.
@helokopter9249 сағат бұрын
Her masterful Christmas songs include Ave Maria and Merry Christmas Darling. A 'MUST' hear.
@TheMishka116 күн бұрын
Karen had the best voice in the business, yes should listen to others, RIP Karen
@chrisfancher12676 күн бұрын
Easily the greatest female singing voice of all-time. Karen Carpenter.
@Pokafalva5 күн бұрын
Definitely. Forget the rest!
@robertfindley9213 күн бұрын
Her voice is like being in your mother's arms while she sings you a lullaby.
@EddieDumont-ny1gt3 күн бұрын
She was also a great drummer. I was really sad when she passed away. You are deeply missed Karen. R.I.P
@GaryNoone-jz3mq3 күн бұрын
Have you never heard of Linda Rondstat. Don't get me wrong, I really like Karen's voice. But to say she's the best of all time is stretching it.😮
@Pokafalva2 күн бұрын
@@GaryNoone-jz3mq Linda Ronstadt was great singer, no doubt about that. But Karen Carpenter was another level again...
@brianfagan33676 күн бұрын
Karen Carpenter one of the all time great female voices imo
@xJRx77Күн бұрын
Rainy days and Mondays is a REALLY REALLY DEEP song!
@daddyguerrero5 күн бұрын
The Carpenters are a deep dive. One of the most recognizable voices in music history. Rainy Days and Mondays, Close to You, Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, and so many more. Enjoy this journey into one of the richest catalogs in history.
@michaelhwenig3 күн бұрын
The VOICE!, The DRUMMER, The LEGEND!!! ❤. Combined with her bother Richard’s compositions and arrangements they were absolutely fabulous. Their rabbit hole is deep, far, and wide. Enjoy the ride.
@charleslively17146 күн бұрын
One of the best voices ever!!
@TinaRobinson-qf1dh3 күн бұрын
She had the best control over her voice then any female I've ever heard
@DavidTrippi-fp9ygКүн бұрын
The absolute best female singer in music history 🔥💯
@loveloochay6 күн бұрын
💎💎💎💎 ... Her voice is amazing. Hopefully you will bring more Carpenters to the channel 🎼🌹🎼
@asietorres41426 күн бұрын
I must comment yet again! This time I'd like to applaud your parents for raising you extremely well! You're respect for all music but luckily for my favorite songs that I grew up listening to is commendable. You truly are a gift and I really treasure your reactions. Thank you so much and bless you and all your loved ones.
@daveloboda17696 күн бұрын
Now that is what you call a voice. There are good singers, great singers and then Karen Carpenter.
@robertcarvey18326 күн бұрын
Brother and sister Karen (drums and vocals) and Richard (keyboards, harmony, arrangements). IMHO the best female vocalist ever. I would suggest 'We've Only Just Begun'
@musicloverchiefsfan54104 күн бұрын
Great reaction, Rere! I believe your interpretation was spot on! Karen had arguably the best female voice to have ever blessed the world with her sound. Karen, tragically, left us too soon, RIP. It's been said that the angels in Heaven rejoiced when Karen arrived - they had their new lead singer!
@stoneoutdooradventures22866 күн бұрын
My favourite female singer ever her voice is just so soothing and beautiful.
@alanmatthews99452 күн бұрын
This song was written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, and was originally titled 'Groupie (Superstar)', performed by Delanie & Bonnie. The Carpenters reworked the song to move away form the more raunchy connotation to match their wholesome image and prevent controversy. So you're right in interpreting it as a song about a fan who has not met her idol, but imagines a deep emotional connection from hearing him on the radio. Karen Carpenter is like a voice from heaven. You will love so much of what she and her brother Richard produced.
@warriorpitbull11706 күн бұрын
"I feel ike I say 'I feel like' too much..." 😄- Rere, you're a diamond. Truly. 😊
@vicprovost25616 күн бұрын
I don't listen to this style of music very often but when I do, it is the Carpenters. They were incredible for what they did, Karen had one of the top female voices in my lifetime and Richard was spot on in providing the perfect musical accompanying her. They were a great team and it us a tragedy they did not last long. Try We've Only Just Begun, official video next. She sings directly into your soul, RIP the beautiful and magnificent Karen Carpenter. 🔥🎤🎶
@mikeconway98496 күн бұрын
Great reaction, Rere! Karen had an amazing, perfectly pitched voice. It is such a tragedy that she could not see herself as her fans saw her. Gone way too soon.
@randallshuck29766 күн бұрын
Karen was first a drummer and reluctantly an out front singer. She was so talented and too soon gone. R. I. P. Karen. I wonder where she would have taken the group, given the time.
@RichardSchaefer-zx9ig6 күн бұрын
The original title for this song, written by Leon Russell + Bonnie Bramlett was Superstar (Groupie). Rita Coolidge, Leon's partner at the time, does a great version on her album , A Good Feeling (I think). Carpenters are brother + sister Richard + Karen.
@jbs2563 күн бұрын
It was Groupie (Superstar)
@mrbill8542Сағат бұрын
I cry every time I hear this song !!
@gilfista51786 күн бұрын
Growing up I used to have a crush on Her, it broke my hart knowing she died cause she thought she wasn’t pretty enough 😢
@davidmcdonagh77566 күн бұрын
Not only the greatest female singer the greatest singer ever.
@SIXX27724 күн бұрын
We will always love her back.
@helokopter924Күн бұрын
I remember Carpenters well. Herb Alpert heard Karen's voice on a demo in 1969 and signed her brother, Richard, and her to A&M records. Karen received 3 or 4 Grammys in the 70s and sold over 80 million records by 1982. She was 1975 rock drummer of the year according to Playboy. KC had the most beautiful voice-ever, and perhaps THE best female vocalist-ever, because she compels you to listen as she sings in perfect pitch to you, not at you. No auto-tune or gimmicks. No professional voice or drum instruction. She was known by the studios as 'one take'. She rarely, if ever, did more than one take of any song. She was also the ONLY female harmony/background voice in all her songs. She was truly born with an incredible singing talent. Documentaries point out the accolades to her voice, such as, Paul McCartney said she had the most angelic voice after hearing her sing 'Ticket To Ride'. John Lennon ran into her at an LA restaurant and told her "you have a fabulous voice, luv". Supposedly Frank Sinatra stated that Karen was the only singer he'd pay to hear. I recommend songs such as, Yesterday Once More, Solitaire, This Masquerade, Need To Be In Love, Say Goodbye To Love, Hurting Each Other, Only Yesterday, I Can Dream Cant I, Crescent Noon, Ordinary Fool, Close To You, We've Only Just Begun, A Place To Hideaway, and A Song For You. KC never knew true love. One of her few friends included Dionne Warwick. 5'3 KC really lost weight, due to anorexia, in earnest beginning in 1975. She died in Feb 1983 at age 32 due to heart complications from anorexia
@JuliusTrout-s7p6 күн бұрын
Karen Carpenter and Eva Cassidy are my favourite female singers of all time - both lost to us far too young. This one is my favourite Carpenters song but try Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More (or pretty much anything Karen ever sang). And you should check out Eva Cassidy - Over the Rainbow, Autumn Leaves and my favourite Eva song, Nightbird. And again, anything Eva sang. Love your channel. Love that you are discovering music from days gone by. Keep going. So glad I subscribed.
@mikefitznb15 күн бұрын
the voice of a angel
@davidplanet39193 күн бұрын
The drummer on this track is insanely good too ❤️
@jbs2563 күн бұрын
It was Hal Blaine and you are correct.
@acerdan2 күн бұрын
What a voice she had. I can listen to her all day long.
@thomastimlin17245 күн бұрын
If there is one song representative of Karen Carpenter's finest performance , it's THIS one...very haunting on the verses and the ending...she was the image of the talented girl next door and that's why people of all ages loved her. Her voice so warm and cozy, like she was wrapping her arms around you and telling you it's a crummy world but it's okay, I will comfort you for at least the duration of her song. It's crummy world without her, taken too soon at age 32. She was a hell of a jazz drummer too. Another song that tears your heart apart is "Hideway," an album cut.
@montemurdoch50326 күн бұрын
Carpenters " Masquerade" is my fav!
@allengray57486 күн бұрын
THE CARPENTERS and only 729 views ⁉️⁉️ Karen Carpenter is of my Top 5 favorite female singers. Other Carpenters ; CLOSE TO YOU RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS,,, and my favorite THIS MASQUERADE 💕💖 That's a good start!! Great Job Rere! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
@kevincaulder964 күн бұрын
Rere. You got it right. Karen and Richard Carpenter are brother and sister. The band is The Carpenters named after them. Try these songs. RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS, TOP OF THE WORLD, and A SONG FOR YOU. Keep going
@AnthonySmith-on3gw6 күн бұрын
The G.O.A.T.
@chitownlee6 күн бұрын
I've always called them The Carpenters since I first heard them in 1970.
@bruschmidt99436 күн бұрын
Yes, whenever we refer to or address a party by their last name, it's always "The" Jones's, The Ramseys, etc. That's just proper English.
@cliffordlowerre1381Күн бұрын
When it comes to Carpenters music, you can't go wrong. But one of my favorites is "This Masquerade". Also written by the great Leon Russell. This song contains some nice piano work by Karen's brother Richard
@sammybeck77946 күн бұрын
Karen Carpenter was a Superstar
@catticusfeline46233 күн бұрын
RND, thank you so much for your comments about the legendary Carpenters. It's lovely that intelligent young people like you are open to music from previous eras. You might also want to review "Close to You", "We've Only Just Begun", and "For All We Know" by the Carpenters. They are timeless songs which became mega hits when they were initially released.
@simonpoole23336 күн бұрын
It's The Carpenters. A brother/sister duo. It's great to hear you purring at her voice. She was regarded as one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.
@UberDurable6 күн бұрын
Other fantastic songs from the Carpenters: Goodbye to Love, I Need to be in Love.
@jimnech50666 күн бұрын
Check out Karen singing 'Rainy Days and Mondays'. Her voice is one of a kind. We lost her far too soon 😢
@alexarmendariz77634 күн бұрын
Timeless rip Karen Carpenter
@michaelasay85876 күн бұрын
Sweetie, beautiful...keep going with Karen!! 50+ beautiful songs to go through!!
@hmichaelr16 күн бұрын
Love watching your reaction to music! Under that gruff exterior, a heart of gold beats in your chest!
@markandresen13 күн бұрын
You're bang-on here, Rere.
@rbailey33093 күн бұрын
I was born in the 50s, and my parents were music lovers, so Doo Wop was my introduction to music. I know a plethora of songs that an old soul like yourself would love, but I would appreciate "Ooh, Baby, Baby" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles; "I Only Have Eyes for You," by the Flamingoes and/or "Tears on My Pillow," by Little Anthony and the Imperials. One of my favorite instrumentals of the 50s was "Sleepwalk" by Santos and Johnny. Of course, there is a whole lot of wonderful music from the 50s up to the 70s, and any one of it would wow you, but I know so many others have suggestions...
@FestusQuincyAdams6 күн бұрын
Thank you for your reaction to this Carpenters song.😊
@bopep13686 күн бұрын
Goodbye To Love- a little more rockin
@brucewatts84476 күн бұрын
She was a one night stand when he was touring. She fell in love and he went on to the next town and the next girl. They are the Carpenters because it is the singer and her brother the blonde piano player.
@paulkane77712 күн бұрын
A musician passing through paused to give her love, and she has waited longingly for him to come back. He never will.
@KennyRansom-l5k6 күн бұрын
"If Honey Could Sing , It Would Sound Just Like Karen Carpenter." ~ anon
@RadioJammor6 күн бұрын
My comments will echo others here. Karen's amazing, sweet voice will stay with you after you have heard it, and it means more to us who were around when she sadly and shockingly died young at only 32. I don't think you can compare that to the more contemporary likes of Prince or Michael Jackson, partly as they were somewhat older, if before their time, but actually Robin Williams might be a better comparison. Karen died a few years after Elvis and those two both shocked me at the time. As big a fan as I am of both, it is the sadness of losing Karen Carpenter so young that stays with me whenever I hear her beautiful, smooth, sweet voice. Karen was indeed a superb drummer, ranked amongst one of the best of her peers, which is pretty hard to fathom, in a world of Ginger Bakers and Keith Moons, amongst others. Brother Richard was a talented piano player and songwriter and is still with us. He did have his own drug and health issues. "Rainy Days and Mondays" does seem like a natural next listen - I'm pretty certain it followed this track on a compilation album. Others to listen to would be "Sing", "Only Yesterday", "Yesterday Once More" (big recommend for that one)., "We've Only Just Begun", "Goodbye To Love", "Sweet Sweet Smile", "Top of the World", "I Won't Last a Day Without You". They are/were considered "easy listening", of the soft-rock/pop genres, but did go a bit country occasionally with songs like "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" . You can hardly go wrong with picking a Carpenters song at random, however, "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" may raise your eyebrows and may need context!
@meditationlifeskills6 күн бұрын
Her effect on people is difficult to put into words.
@vicprovost25616 күн бұрын
Yep, heard this a thousand time and the line: Loneliness is Such a Sad Affair - always brings the tears.
@meditationlifeskills6 күн бұрын
@@vicprovost2561@vicprovost2561 That, my friend, is the magical power of music touching our souls.
@stevewood73716 күн бұрын
I love❤ your channel, your getting it spot on, I hope you start getting lots and lots more subscribers, you definitely deserve it, keep up the good work 👍
@dalemcmillan72313 күн бұрын
Beautiful ❤❤
@randyobrien2836Күн бұрын
Every time I hear her sing I tear up knowing what happened to her. I remember when all these songs were new.
@danielbenincasa7703 күн бұрын
Her brother is the guy singing back-up and playing the piano and he also wrote & arainghed the music. You got to listen to their other songs. She passed away so young at 32 years old of a eating disorder. She was labeled one of the top 3 singers with a voice of velvet. I miss her. So good!
@realcoolbreeze6 күн бұрын
Karen s voice was incredibly great. Research more of her music. She made so many wonderful songs in her tragically short life. She passed at age 32. You ll enjoy so many more of her songs.
@robcolditz70003 күн бұрын
Next try: Rainy Days and Mondays, A Song For You, Only Yesterday, Hurting Each Other, We've Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, Goodbye To Love. I give you more when you finish those :)
@brianspradlin89996 күн бұрын
You would probably enjoy “Rainey Days and Mondays” if you like The Carpenters
@VIDSTORAGE6 күн бұрын
This is a cover of Delaney and Bonnie --- Groupie' Superstar ...Carpenters definably smooth it out and had to edit it a bit but they did it very well . .Chek out the original
@stevecrisell1085 күн бұрын
Quality Rere.
@hmichaelr16 күн бұрын
It's a cover but to me, the best Carpenters song is This Masquerade. Easy Listening at its finest!
@stevenmotchan20483 күн бұрын
I remember there was a joke back in the day that was something like: "Karen can I get a middle C?" "Why me, the Piano is right there?" "No, we're trying to tune the piano."
@sjd57503 күн бұрын
I grew up in this period of music, and we always referred to them as "The Carpenters." I realize they changed it to just "Carpenters", but I wouldn't fret about it too much. I still know them as The Carpenters..Sounds right to me, anyway.
@khenley71005 күн бұрын
Lovely reaction!!!
@rbailey33093 күн бұрын
The Carpenters were almost otherwordly, which in my opinion, is why she was a tortured soul. In my day, the fan favorite was "We Only Just Begun."🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@maverickblackhorse30683 күн бұрын
Your correct on the interpretation of the song. The song title, "Superstar," was originally titled "Groupie."
@johnsmith-de9wv2 күн бұрын
Warm honey ,just don't listen you'll only cry!!
@jerrypost96515 күн бұрын
I've always thought the song referenced her having essentially a groupie-type interlude with this particular star when he came through her town. He said he loved her and would be coming back, but it's pretty clear that's not going to be happening. I'm sure you'll get countless recommendations for other Carpenters tracks to enjoy, so I'll just sit back and watch you go for it. There are no wrong turns on that road. 😊
@candicelitrenta88904 күн бұрын
You are correct about the song itself. It was written by Leon Russell
@jbs2563 күн бұрын
Welcome to the Carpenters rabbit hole, Rere. It’s Carpenters but as you said, the English language forces the article “the” to make it correct. They were a brother and sister duo and the #1 American act of the 1970’s. Karen died young at 32 in 1983 from the affects of Anorexia Nervosa. Her brother Richard just recently turned 78. There are books and movies on their lives. The music survives and flourishes because people like you keep the music alive. Thank you. You’re going to get a lot of suggestions and I’ll leave two. Close To You We’ve Only Just Begun There are videos for both, I don’t have a personal favorite, they’re all good. I’m going to go buy a coffee to introduce you to a young voice. Have fun on these journeys. Joe
@fewwiggle6 күн бұрын
I guess officially they are "Carpenters" -- yet their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is "The Carpenters" -- and, I take my cues from the Walk . . . . :-)
@steve45622 күн бұрын
Karen Carpenter makes grown men cry. Sniff.
@mgonzales566 күн бұрын
I grew up listening to The Carpenters, and it's always been THE Carpenters. Love your reactions. ❤
@buukkreider5442 күн бұрын
Thank you for your reaction to this Carpenters video. Please also react to their song, "A Place to Hideaway" - thank you. Peace.
@GinMae2 күн бұрын
Thanks, RND - Karen was extraordinary (this song was not original to the Carpenters, I believe it was first done by "Dooney & Bonnie" - and subtitled "Groupie"...) Still, nobody could have brought that voice and emotion like Karen, right? appreciate your reaction!
@RobertHolmes-d9c3 күн бұрын
Karen and Richard Carpenter, brother and sister. She died from anorexia. It hurt me to see her go. She was a great drummer .
@raybrown36676 күн бұрын
When siblings Richard and Karen Carpenter signed to record with A&M Records in 1969, they chose to call themselves just "Carpenters," without the 'The." They thought (or at least Richard thought) the name sounded "hipper" that way. The name worked better on the covers of albums than it did on stage or TV. Most people ended up calling them "The Carpenters," because that's how language works. The name doesn't quite sound right without "the." The Carpenters recorded "Superstar" in 1971 for their third studio album, "Carpenters" (known to fans as "the Tan Album"). Written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell, the song was originally titled "Groupie (Superstar)," as the lyrics were from the point of view of a groupie who had been intimate with a rock musician - a one night stand forgotten by her idol. The song was more suggestive than explicit, particularly after Richard changed one critical word: "sleep with you again" became "be with you again." Despite the contrast with the siblings' prim and pristine image, "Superstar" became an enormous hit and a fan favorite. Following its release as a single in August 1971, "Superstar" rose to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 that fall, becoming the Carpenters' fifth million-selling gold record single. Any of the Carpenters' major hits are worth checking out if you're interested in more of their music. Try "Rainy Days and Mondays" (also from 1971's "Carpenters" LP) next, and then "Goodbye to Love" from 1972. Those two songs were often performed with "Superstar" as a medley, and the three songs were grouped together on the duo's hits collection, "The Singles: 1969 - 1973," with each song seamlessly segueing into the next. They work together really well in conveying the undercurrent of longing and melancholy that characterized much (though certainly not all) of the Carpenters' catalog.
@Bekka_Noyb6 күн бұрын
♥
@Lovejazz01Күн бұрын
Even though most present day media call them “ Carpenters” , for years people and other media and in pop culture called them “ The Carpenters “ , including me ..
@chitownlee6 күн бұрын
I always thought it was about a one night groupie stand and he told her when he's back in town we'll get together.
@robertfindley9213 күн бұрын
I read it just like you, the delusions of an obsessed fan. But the trolls tell me it's about an affair with a musician. Karen used to say "The money is in the basement" which meant people wanted to hear her sing the low notes. One of the best voices of all time.
@RamseyHaddadWZ2 күн бұрын
Me too. “When you told me you loved me” could just be “when you sang ‘I love you’ on the radio”.
@Spo-Dee-O-Dee2 күн бұрын
The Sonic Youth cover really gets deep into the creepystalker intimations of the protagonist. Worth a listen.
@scottski516 күн бұрын
Glad you're checking them out. It IS an easy way to snag views, that's for sure. Whole lotta us Karen fans still kicking !!
@bartsmith32196 күн бұрын
Most, not all of their hits were covers of someone else's music. This is an example. A lot of great singers such as Karen & Linda Ronstadt & Patsy Cline used other artists' material to record.
@Mess2012Z6 күн бұрын
Karen...there will never be another like her
@IAMCAVE6 күн бұрын
Of all the reactors to this song, you’re the closest to what the song is saying. Think of a lonely, homely girl in her bedroom listening to the radio and pretending they were there with her, singing a love song to just them.
@babakoosaw10 сағат бұрын
Karen could sing the phonebook, and it would sound good.
@xJRx77Күн бұрын
Her voice is on a level all her own. There's Karen, and then there's everyone else.
@williedunlop70083 күн бұрын
Rainy days and Mondays next
@jimwilsky29225 күн бұрын
Masquerade .... Please.
@montemurdoch50326 күн бұрын
Please give Theocracy " Mirror of Souls" thanks!
@oceanlover35303 күн бұрын
🔥✌🏻🔥
@dadmateryn80926 күн бұрын
A lonely fan or groupie in love with a rock star.....my thought exactly
@rorycoats80142 күн бұрын
Hi Darlin could you Please check out Earl Thomas Conley " HOLDING HER AND LOVING YOU " VIDEO AND CHUCK WICKS "HOLD THAT THOUGHT " VIDEO AND BRANDY CLARK " STRIPES" AND HOLD MY HAND " TY